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Institution:
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James Smith Noel Collection (Louisiana State University)
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Collection Name:
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Civil War Postal Covers
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Category:
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Military & War
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Link to collection:
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https://digital.jsnoelcollection.org/luna/servlet/s/2s4sdi
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Description:
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Postal covers were envelopes with peculiar printed designs, usually commemorating a cause, person or an event. Postal covers were very popular during the US Civil War and often featured symbols and allegories for Union and Confederate causes. They remain an interesting resource for studying the popular culture and social history of the Civil War.
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